Chapter 14 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Applying and Interviewing for Employment
Learning Objectives 1.Submitting your résumé 2.Understanding the interview process 3.Preparing for a job interview 4.Interviewing for success 5.Following up after an interview Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter
Submitting Your Résumé Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Application Letters SolicitedUnsolicited Why You Are Sending It What You Are Sending Benefits of Reading It
Clearly identify the opportunityClearly identify the opportunity Show you understand the companyShow you understand the company Don’t volunteer salary historyDon’t volunteer salary history Keep it short—about three paragraphsKeep it short—about three paragraphs Show personality but stay businesslikeShow personality but stay businesslike Project confidence, not arroganceProject confidence, not arrogance Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Application Letter Tips Chapter
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Using the AIDA Plan AttentionAttention InterestInterest DesireDesire ActionAction
Résumé Follow-Up Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter CommunicationCommunication ProfessionalismProfessionalism Employer InstructionsEmployer Instructions Closing DateClosing Date
Has a decision been made?Has a decision been made? Can you tell me what will happen next?Can you tell me what will happen next? What is the company’s time frame?What is the company’s time frame? Could I follow-up in another week?Could I follow-up in another week? Can I provide additional information?Can I provide additional information? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Follow-Up Questions Chapter
Understanding the Interview Process Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter
Interview Sequence Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter ScreeningSelection Final Stage
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Group Stress Situational Open-Ended Panel Working Behavioral Structured Types of Interviews
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Interview Media TelephoneTelephone and IM and IM Video TechnologyVideo Technology Online OptionsOnline Options
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter What Employers Seek Suitability Organization Fit AttitudesAttitudes Personal Style BackgroundBackground ExperienceExperience Job-Related Traits EducationEducation
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Preemployment Tests Integrity Personality Cognition Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and Skills Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Background
Preparing for a Job Interview Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Research the Company Operations Markets Challenges
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Employer’s Questions The hardest decision you ever madeThe hardest decision you ever made Your greatest weaknessesYour greatest weaknesses Goals over the next five yearsGoals over the next five years What you didn’t like about prior jobsWhat you didn’t like about prior jobs Relate something about yourselfRelate something about yourself
Prepare Your Questions Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Demonstrate Understanding Demonstrate Understanding Steer the Discussion Steer the Discussion Evaluate the Opportunity Evaluate the Opportunity Meet Interviewer Expectations Meet Interviewer Expectations
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Build Your Confidence
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Polish Your Style Mock InterviewsMock Interviews Nonverbal SkillsNonverbal Skills Voice TrainingVoice Training
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Professional Image GroomingGrooming ClothingClothing BehaviorBehavior
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Be Ready Upon Arrival PreparingTravelingWaiting Your Résumé Support Papers Your Portfolio The Location The Route Travel Time Review Professionalism Respect
Interviewing for Success Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter The Warm-Up Stage FirstImpression BodyLanguage SocialSkills
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Asking and Responding CarefulListening PersonalQuestions Questions-and-Answers
Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Courtesy and Interest SalaryOptions InterviewNotes Close the Interview
Following Up After an Interview Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter
Follow-Up Messages Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Thank-You Message Message of Inquiry Request Time Extension
Follow-Up Messages Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter Letter of Acceptance Letter Declining Job Offer Letter of Resignation
Applying and Interviewing for Employment Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter